Origin
New Salem, ND
Evening in New Salem on Friday
Local time
5:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Salem, ND to Dickinson, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Salem, ND
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Dickinson, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Salem, ND to Dickinson, ND covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, 3rd Avenue West, 8th Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.6 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 68.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and 3rd Avenue West. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.6 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and 3rd Avenue West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 5th Street North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 139 / Ash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (8th Street North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street North
Turn right onto 5th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 139 / Ash Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 139 / Ash Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
8th Street North
Turn right onto 8th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 65.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| 3rd Avenue West | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ash Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem, ND and Dickinson, ND.
1
Start on Elm Avenue
430 ft
·
21 sec
·
Elm Avenue
2
Turn right onto 5th Street North
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
5th Street North
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 139
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ash Avenue
4
Turn right onto 8th Street North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street North
5
Continue on ND 31
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 31
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto I 94
66 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 94
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
229 ft
·
13 sec
10
Turn left onto ND 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue West
11
Turn left
61 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
174 ft
·
12 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dickinson, ND
Afternoon in Dickinson on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Salem, ND to Dickinson, ND covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, 3rd Avenue West, 8th Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from New Salem, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 139 / Ash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (8th Street North): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Salem, ND to Dickinson, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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